Engineers Week 2013

See how much fun science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be during Engineers Week 2013. Join us for a week of discovery, building, experimentation and exploration through activities such as:

Lights, Camera, Chromo key – Experience this technology first hand with the help of IBM engineers

Flight Simulator – Try your hand at flying a Lockheed Martin fighter

Electrical Investigations – Explore electricity and learn about semiconductors with Mouser Electronics

Electronics Dissection – Take apart simple electronics to reveal interesting insides

Challenge On! – Join us for different daily engineering challenges

Engineer Meet and Greet – Engineers will be in the building from a variety of fields. Ask them your toughest, and most interesting, questions.

Nature’s Engineers – Learn about some of nature’s natural engineers through specimens from the Museum’s collection

KEVA Competition – Test your skills in building the tallest, strongest structure

Flight Challenge – Build flying objects and let them rip

Digital Trail – Visit the Cattle Raisers Museum to learn how ranchers use technology and engineering to protect their herds

Telescopic Engineering – Learn the ins & out of how telescopes work with the Noble Planetarium staff

All activities are included with paid exhibit admission. Please note, activities are offered on a rotating basis. Engineers are onsite at varying times.